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Former governor, senator Pryor undergoes surgery

Friday, November 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — David Pryor, a former Arkansas governor and U.S. senator, underwent surgery after breaking his hip and shoulder during a fall, his family said Thursday. Pryor underwent a partial hip replacement Wednesday, two days after tripping and falling while traveling in... Read More.

Texas bank to merge with Simmons

Friday, November 19 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark and CONROE, Texas. - Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (“Simmons” or “Company”) and Spirit of Texas Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: STXB) (“Spirit”) announced today the execution of a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which Simmons will acquire Spirit,... Read More.

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State COVID cases increase for third straight day

Friday, November 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Thursday reported 907 new COVID-19 cases, the third day of sharp increases as Gov. Asa Hutchinson urged people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. The increase, which brings the state’s total COVID-19 cases to 522,460 since the pandemic... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department investigating Thursday night homicide

Thursday, November 18 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a homicide investigation. Just before 8:00 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 400 block of 13th Ave in reference to a shooting. Upon their arrival, officers found an adult male on the ground in... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional set to build new Radiation Oncology facility

Thursday, November 18 by Staff

Ground was broken on November 10, 2021 for Jefferson Regional’s latest expansion project, a radiation oncology facility that will be an addition to the Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center. The new building will be attached to the North side of the Jefferson Professional Center 1. It will... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after allegedly firing shots during an altercation

Thursday, November 18 by Staff

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly fired shots at another man during an altercation. Lorell Cooper, 51, who prosecutors say has a prior felony conviction for robbery from California, will have to post a $10,000 bond to be released... Read More.

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$10,000 cash bond set for man arrested on felony fleeing and possession charges

Thursday, November 18 by Staff

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man who has pending charges in Jefferson County Circuit Court will have to post a $10,000 cash only bond to be released from the adult detention center after a court hearing Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the... Read More.

Four arrested after attempting to steal scrap metal in Pine Bluff

Thursday, November 18 by Staff

By Ray King Four people, three of them from Star City, were arrested Tuesday after they reportedly took scrap metal from a building. Lindsey Crews, 41, of Pine Bluff, Deseree Manis, 27, Jimmy Carrington Sr., 50, and Jimmy Carrington Jr., 21, all of Star City were... Read More.

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Earthquake reported in Grant County

Thursday, November 18 by Staff

The U.S. Geological Survey has recorded a 2.9 magnitude earthquake near Prattsville in Grant county. It was initially called a 2.8, but was later upgraded to a 2.9 by the USGS. The earthquake happened at 12:01 p.m. CST at an estimated depth of five miles below... Read More.

McGehee man facing drug and weapons charges

Thursday, November 18 by Ray King

A traffic stop by McGehee Police resulted in he arrest of a man on multiple felony allegations. Kyle Bearden, 24, was taken into custody after officers stopped the vehicle he was driving and detected the odor of suspected marijuana coming from the vehicle. The McGehee Dermott... Read More.

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Sheridan, Grant County discuss jail fees at meeting

Thursday, November 18 by Ray King

Representatives of the City of Sheridan and Grant County met recently to discuss jail fees. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County is one of the few counties in the state that does not operate its own jail, choosing instead to house its inmates... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department investigating Wednesday night shooting

Thursday, November 18 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of an investigation into a shooting that happened at approximately 7:28 p.m. at 34th Avenue and Fir Street. The shooting led to a vehicle crashing into a ditch and becoming entangled in power lines with... Read More.

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